Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Intern

Location: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania; MD, Working at Home - Maryland; WA, Working at Home - Washington; NC, Working at Home - N Carolina; LA, Working at Home - Louisiana; KY, Working at Home - Kentucky; KS, Working at Home - Kansas; IN, Working at Home - Indiana; IL, Working at Home - Illinois; GA, Working at Home - Georgia; IA, Working at Home - Iowa; FL, Working at Home - Florida; CO, Working at Home - Colorado; CA, Working at Home - California; DE, Working at Home - Delaware; CT, Working at Home - Conneticut; AR, Working at Home - Arkansas; AZ, Working at Home - Arizona; AL, Working at Home - Alabama; AK, Working at Home - Alaska; NV, Working at Home - Nevada; VT, Working at Home - Vermont; TN, Working at Home -Tennessee; ID, Working at Home - Idaho; OK, Working at Home - Oklahoma; HI, Working at Home - Hawaii; MS, Working at Home - Mississippi; UT, Working at Home - Utah; NH, Working at Home - New Hampshire; NM, Working at Home - New Mexico; WY, Working at Home - Wyoming; ND, Working at Home - North Dakota; SD, Working at Home-South Dakota; RI, Working at Home - Rhode Island; WV, Working at Home - W Virginia; MO, Working at Home - Montana; TX, Working at Home - Texas; DC, Working at Home - Dist of Col; OH, Working at Home - Ohio; NJ, Working at Home - New Jersey; OR, Working at Home - Oregon; SC, Working at Home-South Carolina; MO, Working at Home - Missouri; VA, Working at Home - Virginia; MA, Working at Home -Massachusetts; NE, Working at Home - Nebraska; MN, Working at Home - Minnesota; MI, Working at Home - Michigan; WI, Working at Home - Wisconsin; NY, Working at Home - New York; ME, Working at Home - Maine

Company :Highmark Health

Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and population health strategy. This internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes, affordability, and the overall member experience.

As a member of the Population Health Strategy Analytics team, the intern will work with large-scale healthcare datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data and electronic medical record (EMR) information, to generate actionable insights that support Highmark's Living Health strategy. Through collaboration with analytics professionals, clinical stakeholders, and business leaders, the intern will contribute to high-visibility strategic initiatives focused on improving population health, enhancing care delivery, and driving value-based healthcare outcomes.

The program provides hands-on training and exposure to advanced healthcare analytics, strategic planning, and business decision-making. Interns will participate in meaningful projects that involve data exploration, trend analysis, performance measurement, predictive insights, and strategic research. They will have the opportunity to strengthen analytical and technical capabilities, gain exposure to executive leadership, and develop the communication and storytelling skills needed to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Typical responsibilities include supporting day-to-day analytics activities, conducting research and reporting, analyzing healthcare and population health data, developing insights and recommendations, participating in strategic projects and initiatives, and collaborating across teams to support organizational objectives. This internship provides a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact while building a strong foundation for a career in healthcare analytics, population health, and business strategy.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree.

Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a Master's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Epidemiology, or a related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.

2. Under supervision, provide professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.

4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.

5. As specifically requested by management, conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.

6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.

7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

This internship is ideal for graduate students seeking meaningful experience in healthcare analytics and strategy, offering the opportunity to contribute